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Smallville's Whitney Now Flash Gordon on SCI FI

Eric Johnson has been cast in the title role of SCI FI Channel's action-adventure series, FLASH GORDON. Produced by Reunion Pictures, this modern day retelling of the classic comic strip franchise will begin production in May with an eye toward an August 2007 premiere. RHI Ent. will be distributing the series internationally.

SCI FI's contemporized version of FLASH GORDON follows the adventures of Flash (Johnson) and his companions, Dale Arden and Dr. Hans Zarkov. Ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, they find themselves as Earth's last line of defense against the forces of the merciless dictator Ming.

The first two episodes are being written by Peter Hume (CHARMED, CRUEL INTENTIONS II) and directed by Rick Rosenthal. Additional casting is underway.

Under an agreement with property owner King Features Syndicate, the new series is being produced by Matthew O'Connor and Tom Rowe. RHI's Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi, Jr. (TIN MAN, MITCH ALBOM'S THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS), who previously produced SCI FI's popular miniseries, LEGEND OF EARTHSEA, will serve as exec producers on the series.

Canadian actor Johnson is most recognized for his role as Whitney Fordman on SMALLVILLE, a character he portrayed for three years (2001-2004). His career began over a decade ago, when he landed the role of "teen Tristan," the younger counterpart to Brad Pitt in the film LEGENDS OF THE FALL. Prior to and following SMALLVILLE, he worked in a number of films, including TEXAS RANGERS, QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE, STEALING SINATRA and BANG BANG YOU'RE DEAD. Most recently, Johnson made guest starring appearances in several television series, including CRIMINAL MINDS, THE DEAD ZONE, GHOST WHISPERER and THE UNIT.

RHI Ent. LLC is the global leader in the production and distribution of miniseries and movies for television. Since the company's inception, under the guidance of Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr., RHI has produced and distributed more than 4,000 hours of television programming and received 104 Emmy Awards.

Reunion Pictures Inc. is a development, financing and production company based in Vancouver, Canada. Its principals, Lisa Richardson, Matthew O'Connor and Tom Rowe each have 30 years of experience in all aspects of the film and television business.

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